5 great things to do this weekend, April 20-22

A few dozen guitar players enjoyed a master guitar class in Morristown with Dweezil Zappa, son of guitar legend Frank Zappa, and a master guitarist in his own right. IPHONE VIDEO BY WILLIAM WESTHOVEN AUG. 2, 2017
William Westhoven

RiverArts Studio Tour

Hundreds of artists in six Hudson River towns will open their doors for the annual RiverArts Studio Tour this weekend. This spring season must, a celebration of the artistic community, is a multi-village experience where the public can meet artists in their homes, studios and other venues, view art up close, and learn about the creative process.

This year, the tour spans the villages and towns of Hastings-on Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, Ardsley, Irvington, Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow. Festivities held 11 a.m.-5 p.m. April 21-22. See preview shows at the following locations: Through April 28: Hastings Municipal Building, 8 Maple Ave., Hastings-on-Hudson; through April 29: Warner Public Library, 121 N. Broadway, Tarrytown; and through April 27: Irvington Public Library, 12 S. Astor St. In addition to the three preview exhibitions, the Dobbs Ferry ArtWalk showcases works by studio tour artists in storefronts throughout downtown through April 28. For a map of tour locations, visit 2018studiotour.riverarts.org.

Sheep-to-Shawl

A rite of spring, Sheep-to-Shawl, returns to Philipsburg Manor, April 21-22. Spend a day learning the ins and outs of turning wool into cloth using 18th-century techniques. Enjoy live music, participate in hands-on activities such as dyeing wool, and crafts for children including 20-foot-diameter weaving project. Rounding out the day of fun are a fashion show and demonstration featuring Scottish border collies displaying their skills at sheep and duck herding. Tickets are on sale now: $16, $12 seniors, $8 children 3-17 online; $18, $14 seniors, $10 children 3-17, on the day of event. Children under 3 admitted free. 381 N Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, hudsonvalley.org.

Phelps Food, Wine and Beer Fest

This year’s Phelps Food, Wine & Beer Fest will feature Celebrity Chef Peter X. Kelly as the featured guest. A benefit for Phelps Hospital Community Garden Initiative, the event features dining stations hosted by exclusive local restaurants with tasty bites, and wines selected by the chefs to complement their fare. Beer will also be available for tasting. 1 to 4 p.m. April 22 at Tappan Hill Mansion, 81 Highland Ave., Tarrytown. Tickets are $100 per person and can be purchased by contacting Marissa Coratti in the Phelps Development Office at 914-366-3104 or at mcoratti@northwell.edu. Reservations can also be made online at www.phelpevents.org.

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Chef Peter X. Kelly, stands on the outdoor deck of his new restaurant, X2O Xaviars on the Hudson, on the Yonkers Pier at the Hudson River, May 15, 2007. ( Mark Vergari / The Journal News )(Photo: Mark Vergari, TJN)

'Run the Rock'

Start warming up now: The annual Run the Rock obstacle course/fun run is around the corner. The fundraiser event, held on Rockland Community College's main campus, includes professionally designed obstacles over a 5K course, free activities for all ages including bounce house and face painting and T-shirts for all participants. For ages 14 and older. $35 per person; $45 after April 1; $25 RCC students and staff. All proceeds support veterans' programs at Rockland Community College and Rockland Homes for Heroes. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. April 22. Rockland Community College Fieldhouse Arena.

Run the Rock Obstacle Course/Fun Run will be held April 22 at Rockland Community College Fieldhouse Arena(Photo: Photo courtesy www.sunyrockland.edu)

Dweezil Zappa World Tour 2018 “Choice Cuts”

The renowned guitarist has been honoring his father, Frank Zappa, by touring the world with his Grammy-winning project, now named Dweezil Zappa. See his all new show filled with gutsy Frank Zappa compositions. 8 p.m. April 20. $38-$78. A $25 VIP sound check package is also available which allows entry to soundcheck and a tour poster. Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., Tarrytown, tarrytownmusichall.org.